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What Are Phytoceramides?

What Are Phytoceramides? (0:24)

It's no secret that skin changes as we age, but a compound with a tricky name can help. In this video, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Shirley Madhere talks about what phytoceramides are and how they can improve the look of older skin.

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Phytoceramides are plant derived ceramides and ceramides are actually substances that are lipids that are naturally found in our bodies, but the difference is that phytoceramides are derived from plants and it's been shown that the phytoceramides help to restore the protective skin barrier that we loose as we age so that this phytoceramides when you take them as oral supplements help to hydrate the skin from the inside out.